Printings
Shrewd Hatchling
Card Information
Type: Creature — Elemental
Mana Cost: 3
CMC: 4
Part of the Reserved List: No
Color Identity: 
Set: Modern Masters 2015 (MM2)
Rarity: Uncommon
Collector Number: 198
Oracle Text
This creature enters with four -1/-1 counters on it. {U/R}: Target creature can't block this creature this turn. Whenever you cast a blue spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature. Whenever you cast a red spell, remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature.
Format Legalities
Card Rulings
- August 1, 2008
If you cast a spell that’s both of the listed colors, both abilities will trigger. You’ll remove a total of two -1/-1 counters from the Hatchling.
Source: wotc - August 1, 2008
If there are no -1/-1 counters on it when the triggered ability resolves, the ability does nothing. There is no penalty for not being able to remove a counter.
Source: wotc
Price History
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